BluePearl Pet Hospital
Levittown, PA
Our Vets

Dr. Jessica Kielb Basile’s particular clinical interests include sepsis, treatment of complicated shock cases, abnormal blood sodium levels, and canine trauma.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital, Northfield, IL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Science, Illinois State University, Normal

Dr. Basile was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She has a grey dog named Byrdie and a grey cat named Lou. She enjoys yoga, running and traveling with her husband.

Dr. Rebecca Bernstein is particularly interested in toxicology cases, fluid resuscitation of trauma patients, and emergency anesthesia.

• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Philadelphia PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Bernstein’s hobbies include interior decorating, home remodeling, Bikram Yoga and anything food-related. She and her husband have a great Dane named Humboldt, and all three are regular volunteers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as part of their pet therapy program.

Dr. Maribeth Bossbaly has years of experience in veterinary cardiology and a number of areas of special interest to include:
• The therapeutic use of pimobendan in cats
• The use of pimobendan in pre-clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease
• Diagnosis and serial evaluation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
• Doberman cardiomyopathy and boxer arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
• The study of premature endocardiosis of cavalier King Charles spaniels
• Taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Bossbaly enjoys the outdoors, yoga, kickboxing, organic cooking, sailing and travel abroad, especially to Spain, where her husband’s family lives. She and her husband have three children and two dogs, Baloo and Chaz, who is a certified therapy dog.

Dr. Brodkin’s interests include endoscopic procedures, gastrointestinal disease and immune-mediated disease.

• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Levittown, PA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, ASPCA Animal Hospital, New York, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA

In her spare time, Dr. Brokin enjoys running, yoga, swimming, traveling and exploring Bucks County with her husband. She has two Greyhounds named Baxter and Pickles.

Dr. Ana Cáceres has a special interest in computed tomography (CT); angiography, which is a procedure to X-ray blood and lymph vessels using a radiopaque substance; ultrasonography of the thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system; and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine, thorax, abdomen, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, AL

Dr. Cáceres likes salsa dancing. She has two American bulldogs, Maximilian and Abigail, and three cats, Molly, Stephanie and Baby.

Dr. Olivier Campbell’s approach to veterinary oncology focuses on patient care and improving quality of life. He enjoys working with patients of all ages, and he believes pets become cuter and more adorable as they age. As a board-certified veterinary oncologist, he is particularly interested in conventional chemotherapy, low-dose oral (metronomic) chemotherapy, targeted anticancer treatment and palliative care.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Master of Veterinary Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Canada
• Residency, Medical Oncology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Canada
• Internship, Small Animal Oncology, Veterinary Center Rive-Sud, Brossard, Canada
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Center Rive-Sud, Brossard, Canada
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada

Outside of work, Dr. Campbell likes dining at local restaurants and enjoying craft beer and cheese. He also likes running, hiking and playing board games. He has a rescued cat, Cayenne, and a retired teaching dog, Joss.

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Dr. Nolan Chalifoux’s interests include respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation, sepsis and extracorporeal therapies like plasmapheresis and hemodialysis, especially for acute intoxication and managing acute kidney injuries. Dr. Chalifoux is one of few veterinarians in the region to offer plasmapheresis for pets. His passion for critical care is driven by the ability to work as a team, devoting efforts to the sickest patients, nursing them back to health and giving them a second chance.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

Dr. Chalifoux enjoys spending time with his family and friends, enjoying the Philadelphia restaurant scene and attending live music events. He lives with his partner (also a veterinarian) and their two cats, Swift and Cayenne, and a ferret named Hashbrown.

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Dr. Peter Chapman is especially interested in endocrinology, gastroenterology and hematology. He also lectures extensively and is an examiner for the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

• Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Internship, Internal Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England

Dr. Chapman and his wife have two children. He enjoys running with Bodhi, his four-legged partner, and baking bread.

Dr. Andrea Clause is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Boston University, MA

Dr. Clause enjoys cooking new recipes, hiking and spending time with family and friends. She and her partner have a tuxedo cat named Toby.

Dr. Lauren Deahl’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic disease and fracture repair, and treating surgical emergencies.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown PA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, Westbury NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, Fairfax VA
• Clinical Rotation, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg

Dr. Deahl’s favorite pastimes include yoga, weight training, cooking and beach time with family, especially in the Caribbean. She also volunteers with rescue organizations. She has a dog named Bubbles.

Dr. Joseph Eagleson is particularly interested in spinal surgery, seizure management and central nervous system (CNS) inflammatory disease.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Eagleson lives with his wife, who is a veterinary internist, their son, and three dogs and a cat. Dr. Eagleson enjoys traveling, snowboarding and hiking.

Dr. Ashlea Erk is a resident in our internal medicine service. She has 13 years of experience in general practice.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, Langhorne, PA
• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians, Fort Collins, CO
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Scranton, PA
• Associate in Science, Veterinary Technology, Johnson College, Scranton, PA

Dr. Erk enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, flower gardening and spending time with her husband and three sons.

Dr. Jamie Etish’s particular interests include gastroenterology, endocrinology and hematology.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Residency, Internal Medicine, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown PA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Etish lives with her husband, son and pets: Brittany spaniel Marley, and cat Goose. She enjoys spending time with her family, running, swimming and stand-up paddle boarding.

Dr. Lindsay Evans is particularly interested in treating ocular emergencies, toxin ingestions and urinary obstructions.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Originally from the suburbs of New York City, Dr. Evans enjoys baking, traveling and long trail walks with her partner and his dog, Zoey. She lives in Philadelphia with her beloved tuxedo cat, Oliver.

Dr. Hannah Ghindea is a resident in our surgical service. She especially enjoys neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery and surgical emergencies.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Conshohocken, PA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Mandeville, LA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Coral Springs Animal Hospital, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus

Dr. Ghindea grew up in Ohio and has family throughout Pennsylvania. She enjoys powerlifting, weightlifting, crafting and spending time with her two dogs, Zephyr and Phillie.

Dr. Michael Jennings has a particular interest in feline stomatitis, oral tumors, advanced periodontal surgery and endodontic therapy.

• Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
• Residency, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Jennings and his husband enjoy gardening, running and attempting DIY projects around the house.

Dr. Alexis Kersting is an intern in our diagnostic imaging service. She has experience working in emergency medicine and is most interested in performing vascular anomaly and oncology ultrasounds.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, AZ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Associate of Science, Animal Science, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Kersting enjoys riding her horse and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Dr. Alan Klag is particularly interested in gastroenterology, hematology, endocrinology and nephrology.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital, Springfield MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada

Dr. Klag enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, two cats and a dog. He is passionate about cars and hockey.

Dr. Ariana Lopez particularly enjoys feline medicine, ocular emergencies and treating toxicities.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Arts, Classical Civilizations, Florida State University, Tallahassee
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee

Dr. Lopez has many hobbies, including long-distance running, cinema and travel. She has two rescue black cats named Darwin and Dharma.

Dr. Megan Mackalonis’ clinical interests include pain management, trauma, behavior, and exotic companion animal medicine.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Mackalonis shares her home with a snuggly dachshund named Darby and a curmudgeonly Chihuahua named Taco along with a few pocket pets. She enjoys hiking and painting, and she sings in a choir.

Dr. Alexander “Sandy” MacLeod has a particular interest in abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) of the thorax and abdomen, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Dr. MacLeod enjoys grilling, brewing his own beer and running. He and his wife, a veterinary surgeon at our hospitals, have two sons, a three-legged German shepherd dog named Luke, two miniature dachshunds, The Geck and Freckle, and one cat named Fatty McTunapants.

Dr. Jennifer MacLeod’s clinical interests include neurosurgery, oncologic surgery and fracture management.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. MacLeod and her husband, a radiologist at our hospital, have two sons. Their pet family includes three-legged German shepherd dog Luke, dachshunds The Geck and Freckle, and a fuzzy cat named Fatty McTunapants. Dr. MacLeod enjoys the outdoors, reading and jogging.

Dr. Colleen Mans is an intern in our surgical service. She spent five years as a veterinary captain in the United States Army Veterinary Corps and has provided emergency and preventative care to over 400 military working dogs and horses, both at home and overseas. Dr. Mans is most interested in acute abdomens, wound management and urinary disorders.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Dr. Mans enjoys running, spending time with her family and wine tasting. She has a cat who begrudgingly allows her houseroom.

Dr. Alison Mariano is particularly interested in wound care, fluid resuscitation and treating toxin ingestions.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, American University, Washington D.C.

Dr. Mariano’s animal clan includes three cats (Sparrow, Wren and Finch) as well as a miniature Australian shepherd named Goose. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and exploring the Philadelphia restaurant scene.

Dr. Karen Meltzer enjoys all aspects of veterinary cardiology. Respected in the field, she works with a number of other hospitals in the region.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Tinton Falls, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Tinton Falls, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Lafayette College, Easton, PA

Dr. Jennifer Morris enjoys all aspects of critical care medicine.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency and Critical Care, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Las Vegas NV
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, East Greenwich RI
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA

Dr. Morris has two cats.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Langhorne, PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Dr. Samantha Norris is a resident in our surgery service. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, interventional radiology, wound management and reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, neurological surgery, physical rehabilitation and pain management and clinical research, particularly in osteoarthritic pain management and treatment.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Southfield, MI
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center, Buffalo Grove, IL
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets, Fairfax, OH
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, Fishers, IN
• Clinical Rotation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Chemistry, Franklin College, IN

Dr. Norris enjoys playing soccer and volleyball, working out, horseback riding, taking photos, traveling abroad, arranging flowers, planning events, and spending time with her one-eyed shih tzu, Trip.

Dr. Anastasiya Olevska’s particular interests include behavior, dermatology and shock and fluid resuscitation.

• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown, PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Olevska enjoys running, hiking, exploring local breweries, and watching TV with her dog.

Dr. Karen Palazzini’s areas of special interest include trauma and wound care.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Palazzini enjoys theater, swimming and spending time with her family, including pets Tino, Tess and Linus.

Dr. Catherine Popovitch is particularly interest in orthopedic surgery, including total hip replacement, knee reconstruction, cruciate ligament repair, fracture repair and angular limb deformities.

• Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Sabrina Reilly’s particular clinical interests include intravenous anesthesia; pain management before, during and after surgery; local and regional anesthesia and pain management; and anesthesia and pain management in critical/emergency patients.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Internship, Anesthesiology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
• Internship, Equine Medicine, Manor Equine Hospital, Monkton MD
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Dr. Reilly loves travel, Muay Thai boxing, western boxing, Savate (French boxing), ice skating and hiking with her two dogs, Quintus and Moira.

Dr. Jessica Repep is an intern in our radiology service. Dr. Repep finds using diagnostic imagining – especially ultrasound and CT – to treat patients especially gratifying.

• Internship, Equine Medicine, Sports Medicine, & Surgery, Marion Dupont Scott Equine Medical Center, Leesburg, VA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Bachelor of Science, Animal & Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Dr. Repep enjoys reading, knitting, horseback riding and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Rosanna Scali particularly enjoys wound care and treating urinary obstructions.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames

Dr. Scali’s greatest adventures include white water rafting down the Zambezi River, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, and skydiving. She has a passion for working out, weight training, nutrition, and spending time at the beach. She loves spending time with her daughter and cuddling up with her dogs, Millie Dillie and Lilly Bean, and her cats, Fluffernutter and dashing sphynx Heartthrob Rob.

Dr. Ian Spiegel is a consultant for a number of veterinary organization and publications. His particular clinical interests include bacterial and yeast infections, ear disease, managing allergies, autoimmune skin disease, parasitology and dermatology-related pharmacology.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
• Residency, Dermatology, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Master of Health Science, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

Dr. Spiegel likes cooking, music, movies and exercising. He and his wife have two children, two cats and a dog. The family enjoys the outdoors, New York City, helping animals and traveling.

Dr. Joseph Sweeny has a strong interest in the clinical applications of radiology and working in tandem with other specialists to help every patient possible.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Columbus OH
• Internship, Radiology, MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Columbus OH
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, Grafton MA
• Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, Boston University MA

Dr. Sweeny’s hobbies include Men’s League Hockey, walking, exercising and exploring local restaurants and bars. He and his girlfriend have four cats.

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